Yesterday, the weather forecast on TV had said that on the 18th of Spring in Mineral Town—that is, today—the Goddess had set the weather to sunny?, with a cloudless? sky and southeast winds at force three. It was perfect weather for people to go on outings or work hard.
Of course, it was just as suitable for holding all sorts of outdoor events!
But for some reason, after waking up groggily and instinctively glancing at the little clock on her bedside table, then instinctively looking toward the pile of miscellaneous items, lumber, and tools at the other end of the house, Annie felt that something about today seemed a little off.
"..."
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"Strange! It's almost nine in the morning. Why hasn't Uncle Gotz come to knock on the door and get to work? He usually shows up bright and early at six on the dot, making a racket. How come I still haven't seen him? Did I sleep too soundly and miss the knocking?"
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After sitting there for a while, Annie scratched her head, uncertain, and tried to figure out what had made today different from usual.
"..."
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"Could it be that I overslept today, didn't hear the knocking, and didn't open the door, so Uncle Gotz got mad and went home? Is he not going to help me remodel the house anymore?!"
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"But..."
(^~^;)ゞ
"I really don't think I heard anyone knocking... Could it be... Uncle Gotz is like that useless Uncle Zac and called in sick?"
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After worrying over it for a little while, she even made an exception and used magic to rewind time briefly. Once she was certain no one had knocked on her door during the nearly three hours between six in the morning and almost nine, Annie finally relaxed